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The Satisfaction of Older Adults About Online Group Exercise Program: An alternative option to maintain physical and mental wellbeing during COVID 19 pandemic


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Articles
Publisher
Australasian College Of Health Service Management
Publishing Date
01-Sep-2021
volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
42-48
  • Abstract

Background: Considering the impact of lockdown on older adults, there is a need for some online options to maintain the physical and mental well-being of this vulnerable population in the current pandemic situation. Generally, In the Indian context, the elderly are not well acquainted with online platforms for different purposes of shopping, health or for being socially active. However, with adequate training, they are willing to learn new technologies and adapt to online platforms. Objectives: To find the satisfaction of an Online group exercise program for the older adult’s population to maintain their physical and mental well-being. Methodology: It was a web-based intervention study where 40 participants were invited to fill the patient satisfaction questionnaire and feedback form using Google Forms. Participants who have attended the online group exercise class at least for a period of 1 month (20 Sessions) were included in the study. Out of 40, 34 participants responded to the questionnaire. Results: As per descriptive statistical analysis, results showed that 100% of the study population was satisfied in all aspects of the online exercise program. Conclusion: With adequate training and constant technical support; the elderly population can be encouraged to participate in an online group exercise programs which is well appreciated by this population as an alternative option in changing health care delivery models.